Curious Tour Guide & Museum Experience Lead

Ghost Ranch Education and Retreat Center; Abiquiu (NM); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings with company match

FSA

Employee Assistance Plan

Student loan assistance

Paid annual leave and holidays

Lunch provided daily

Tuition-free Ghost Ranch workshop

Job summary

Ghost Ranch seeks a Tour Guide & Museum Assistant to engage visitors with the art, history, geology, and landscapes of Northern New Mexico. You’ll welcome guests to two museums, lead Georgia O’Keeffe tours, and provide interpretation of regional heritage.

The role involves guiding tours, assisting with museum operations, and driving 10- and 14-passenger vans on-site in Abiquiu, NM. Hours are full-time, non-exempt, starting at $18/hr.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to lead walking tours 1.5–3.5 miles over rugged terrain.
• Valid driver’s license with 3+ years driving experience; CDL not required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors at the museum front desk with warmth and knowledge.
• Assist with museum store operations and purchases.
• Open/close procedures for both museums.
• Maintain clean, safe museum spaces and coordinate with housekeeping.
• Maintain visitor attendance records for tours and events.
• Communicate with guests via email and phone about visits and logistics.
• Lead regularly scheduled tours and interpretive experiences.
• Develop knowledge of Georgia O’Keeffe, local history, geology and paleontology.
• Operate 10- and 14-passenger vans for tours.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Public speaking to groups

Reading comprehension

Interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Tour guiding / museum education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, paleontology, geology, museum studies, or related field

Tools

Tour reservation software

CRM / booking systems

Microsoft Office / similar

Job description

Ghost Ranch seeks a Tour Guide & Museum Assistant to engage visitors with the art, history, geology, and landscapes of Northern New Mexico. You’ll welcome guests to two museums, lead Georgia O’Keeffe tours, and provide interpretation of regional heritage.

The role involves guiding tours, assisting with museum operations, and driving 10- and 14-passenger vans on-site in Abiquiu, NM. Hours are full-time, non-exempt, starting at $18/hr.